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Plumbogummite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Plumbogummite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Grandidierite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Plumbogummite and Grandidierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Plumbogummite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.